PVG
Shanghai
China
13,412 km
8,334 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
13,412 km
8,334 mi / 7,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
311°
northwest

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PVG ZIG
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code PVG ZIG
ICAO Code ZSPD GOGG
City Shanghai Ziguinchor
Country China Senegal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dakar
Elevation 13 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 12.560000, -16.280000

Shanghai (PVG) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 13,412 kilometers (8,334 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Shanghai, it's 10:54 in Ziguinchor. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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